At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure food safety and quality control in farming and packing operations.
- Company: Family-owned mango and citrus grower with a strong community focus.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, hands-on experience, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a supportive team and enjoy a dynamic work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in food safety while working with fresh produce.
- Qualifications: Experience in food safety, quality control, and staff supervision required.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 $ per year.
Ontario Group is seeking a hands-on Food Safety and Quality Control Officer to support our farming, processing and packing operations. You will work closely with growers, supervisors and packhouse teams to ensure our produce meets food safety, quality, customer and regulatory requirements. This role combines day-to-day quality control with responsibility for our food safety systems, audits and documentation. You will also supervise and develop quality control staff and help operational teams resolve issues in a practical, timely way. 30hrs per week off season, 38hrs week in season with reasonable overtime (no leave to be taken through NOV-MAY). Operations run 7 days per week.
Key responsibilities
- Maintain and improve HACCP, food safety and quality management systems
- Keep documentation and records accurate and current for Freshcare, HARPS, ICA, export and VHT requirements
- Prepare for and lead internal, external and supermarket supplier audits
- Conduct quarterly internal audits, report findings and follow corrective actions through to completion
- Oversee food safety practices for third-party packing
- Manage customer complaints and non-conformances, including root cause investigations
- Monitor product quality across the packhouse, including in-line, rejected and dispatched produce
- Train, supervise and schedule quality control staff, and assist with recruitment and payroll records
- Work with management and operational teams to strengthen food safety practices across the business
About you
- Practical experience in food safety and quality control, preferably in fresh produce, horticulture or food processing
- Experience maintaining records, preparing for audits and managing corrective actions
- Confidence working on the production floor and communicating with staff at all levels
- The ability to investigate problems, follow through on actions and organise competing priorities
- Experience supervising or training staff
- A current C Class driver licence, Freshcare training, HACCP training and a First Aid Certificate
About us
Ontario Mangoes is a family owned and run Mangoes and Citrus grower located in Dimbulah approx 2 hours from Cairns.
Food Safety and Quality Control Officer in Dimbulah employer: ONTARIO MANGOES PTY LTD
Ontario Mangoes is an exceptional employer that values its employees and fosters a supportive work culture in the beautiful Dimbulah region. With a focus on hands-on training and development, we offer opportunities for growth within the food safety and quality control sector, ensuring our team is well-equipped to meet industry standards. Our commitment to work-life balance, especially during the off-season, along with our family-owned ethos, makes Ontario Mangoes a rewarding place to build a meaningful career.
